Trash day, bulk pickup, leaf collection and drop-off dates · Cuyahoga County · 2026 schedule, checked against the city's own notices on Thursday, October 29
City crews collect loose tree-lawn leaves from October 19 to about December 18, coming back every 7 to 10 days, with at least four full citywide pickups. All dates depend on the weather.
Now, through Fri, Dec 18 · Leaf season
Rake leaves to the tree lawn, behind the curb, no more than 3 feet from it. Never into the street or onto sidewalks.
Leaves only: no sticks, trash, metal, bricks, pet waste or grass clippings.
Keep piles away from trees, mailboxes, signs, fire hydrants and storm drains, and holiday decorations at least 10 feet away.
Don't park in front of a pile. A blocked pile is picked up on the next cycle.
Every Monday. Out by 6 a.m. Monday, or after 6 p.m. Sunday. Recycling goes out with the trash but may be picked up at a different time that day.
In 4 days · Monday, November 2
Your own cans (95 gallons at most, with lids and handles) or tied bags, 40 pounds or less, within five feet of the curb.
Recycling loose, not bagged, in the Republic recycling cart or bin: cans, cardboard, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper, plastic bottles, jugs and tubs.
Break down cardboard and stack it next to the containers.
Latex paint: dry it out and put it in the trash in an open can.
Holiday weeks: Memorial Day moves Mon, May 25 to Tue, May 26; Labor Day moves Mon, Sep 7 to Tue, Sep 8.
